Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

It’s hard to believe that there is only one week left in what was a very different Term 2!

In Numeracy we have been learning about clocks and telling the time as well as looking at calendars, months, days of the week and seasons. We have also been exploring fractions including half, quarters and thirds by folding paper and looking at shapes. Following the completion of our unit on addition and subtraction, students completed a post-test to show what they had learnt.

In Writing, students continued writing poetry, with a focus on haikus poems which follow a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure. Students practised using their senses to brainstorm descriptive words to include in their poems. They also began creating a ‘Poetree’ ready to publish their writing next week. We will also be identifying goals for Term Three and reflecting on this term.

In Reading, students have worked on their summarising skills by identifying the main characters, the setting, the problem and the solution. They have also practised identifying the difference between common nouns and proper nouns by changing a common noun into a proper noun, e.g. dog is a common noun, Border Collie is a proper noun.

Students also explored their character strengths in Wellbeing lessons by identifying their top strengths and drawing them on a set of glasses. We also discussed what it means to be a good friend and why friendships are important.

On Wednesday last week the 1/2 teachers had a very productive day planning for next term. We enjoyed using the students’ voice and ideas to help with our planning!

Kind Regards,

Emma Honan, Aidan O’Connor, Emma Marsh, Kathy Wang, Andy Parthenopoulos, Emily Kiefte, Simone Rock and Erin Bennetts.

Student Voice:

I have enjoyed writing the poems - Eva 1/2BR
I’ve been enjoying reading different books in Guided Reading - Zac 1/2BR
I liked making spinning wheels in STEM - Aryan 1/2BR

Reminders

Please remember to keep logging books that have been read on the Premier’s Reading Challenge website. Ask your teacher if you need the login!
There is a note coming home early this week in regards to the Term One portfolio and the digital portfolio for Semester Two and beyond. Please read and return the form by Friday.
Thank you for your continued support and have a great week!

Pupil of the Week

1/2BR: Marko I -

For showing an increased independence in class by remaining focused on your tasks. It has really helped you to produce work of a high quality.

1/2E: Arav C -

For consistently demonstrating the character strength zest and curiosity when completing your ‘Poetree’, you worked hard to decorate your tree and also improved your digital literacy skills to use google docs to type your poems! Great work Arav!

1/2H: Alma L -

For using creativity and perseverance when making your ‘Poetree’. You did an excellent job writing different types of poems and presented your work neatly. Amazing work Alma!

1/2K: Arbin S -

For demonstrating perseverance in Maths! You showed enthusiasm when learning about time and fractions and worked with your peers to explore the new topics of months and seasons. Keep it up Arbin!

1/2O: Rishi U -

For consistently showing the character strengths teamwork and a love of learning while investigating time in Maths. You worked with your classmates to build your knowledge of time on clocks, months and seasons. Thank you Rishi!

1/2P: Sean W.O -

For showing the character strength of perseverance by focusing on your independent tasks in reading and writing poetry. You also showed great teamwork skills when learning about fractions and clocks with others. Keep it up Sean!

1/2W: Eva D -

For demonstrating creativity when making your Poetree! You demonstrated perseverance throughout the weeks when drafting, editing and publishing each of your poems. Excellent, Eva!